India’s Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announces the squad for an upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, starting September 13 in Delhi. Former India batter Gautam Gambhir publicly questions aspects of the selection, focusing on player inclusions.
Gambhir targets the selection of Washington Sundar and Nitish Kumar Reddy in particular, raising doubts about whether those picks are justified for the series. In his remarks, he also suggests that the pattern of “coach favourites” is returning, implying favoritism in team selection rather than strict performance-based decisions. The criticism centers on the composition of India’s XI possibilities for the Afghanistan matches.
While the BCCI’s decision establishes the official squad, outlets report Gambhir’s reaction as commentary on the selection process. The underlying context across reports is the lead-up to the Afghanistan T20I matches, with attention on whether the chosen mix of players reflects the team’s best balance for the series.
